Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) Full time

Come and join an enthusiastic team of professional support workers:


  • Make each day count as you walk alongside our participants on the autism spectrum**:
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Permanent part time role:

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Monday to Friday at Hawthorn, VIC
At
Aspect Adult Community Services, we create a supportive, fun, collaborative atmosphere for both staff and participants.

As a
Support Worker, you will work within a supportive group environment to develop your knowledge and skills.

Our enthusiastic team create a positive environment enabling you to provide quality, direct support to our participants on the autism spectrum.

We hold team meetings every morning and afternoon, so we are all on the same page. You will find it rewarding and fun to work with participants as they reach their personal goals. Programs of support reflect the goals and interests of our participants. Activities in our program include personal training/fitness, cooking/kitchen operations, photography, podcasting, horticulture, and the arts. Recently, our participants hosted their own art exhibition.

Operating
Monday to Friday, between 9:15am-3:45pm, we have multiple roles available, with a minimum of 3 days per week. Click here to view the Position Profile.

What current staff say about working at Aspect Adult Community Services:

  • "Each day feels like a unique opportunity to collaborate with and support participants to be who they are. Working in Adult Community Services is the most creative and rewarding job I've ever had."_
Tess, Support Worker

What you will do:

  • Provide direct support to individuals on the autism spectrum to achieve their goals, develop skills and broaden their experiences
  • Implement strategies identified through personal plans
  • Complete online client management reports and other administration tasks
  • You will be required to support participants with personal care

About you:

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Certificate III or IV in Disability Services, Community Service or Individual Support - completed or working towards (highly regarded)

  • Engaged and willing to learn; skilled at building rapport
  • Motivated, resilient and enthusiastic
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Driver's licence (desirable)
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance for paid employment (or willingness to obtain)
  • Current VIC Working with Children Check for paid employment (or willingness to obtain)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module, 'Quality, Safety and You.' If you have not already completed this free module, click here to access it.
  • You may also be required to provide an international police clearance

What we offer:

  • Training and personal development opportunities
  • Career pathways
  • Discounted Fitness Passport membership options
  • Perkbox App that offers access to a wide range of discounts on everyday retail, household and lifestyle purchases
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Incentive
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Tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free, increasing the value of your take-home pay

  • Rates from
    $30.46 to $31.41 per hour + superannuation
    , depending on qualifications (SCHADS Level 2)

Enquiries should be directed to:
Christine Edwards, Regional Coordinator, Adult Community Services,

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

The COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all staff in Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect).

A Public Health Order specifically requires staff providing disability services to have had 3 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine unless otherwise exempted.

As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect will collect information related to your vaccination status to ensure we are in compliance with all government orders and directives.

**_ Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support._

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